Russia revives sobering-up centres with a medical-first approach in Tomsk

Russia has brought back sobering-up centres after a 15-year absence. The first facility has reopened in Tomsk as part of a pilot scheme. This marks a major change from the old system, where such centres operated as police detention units instead of medical institutions.

A federal law passed in December 2020 gave regional governments the power to decide whether to set up sobering-up centres. In response, the Tomsk region approved its own law in December 2023 to create specialised facilities for intoxicated individuals.

The Tomsk centre now functions as a medical institution. Patients can stay for up to 24 hours under supervision until they sober up. If they need more advanced treatment, they are transferred to a hospital.

This new model replaces the previous system, where police managed the centres. The Tomsk facility will serve as a test case for other regions considering similar projects.

The reintroduction of sobering-up centres reflects a shift toward medical care rather than law enforcement. The Tomsk facility provides short-term supervision and transfers patients to hospitals when necessary. Other regions may follow if the pilot proves successful.

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Russia revives sobering-up centres with a medical-first approach in Tomsk

Russia revives sobering-up centres with a medical-first approach in Tomsk